Wear High-Traction Shoes for Polished Marble

The ancient Pentelic marble paths and uneven bedrock across the summit plateau have been smoothed over millennia by millions of footsteps. These surfaces can be as slippery as polished ice, even in completely dry weather, and become hazardous if wet.

Leave leather-soled shoes, flip-flops, and smooth-bottomed fashion sneakers at your hotel. Wear footwear with aggressive rubber treads or trail-running soles to ensure adequate grip on steep, polished rock slopes and slick steps.